LITERATURE QUESTIONS
THE VICTORIAN NOVEL
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Fear of the “other” and of the degeneration of British people
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Greater economic policies favoring women and minorities
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Better foreign policy and stronger leadership
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Better schools and a greater emphasis on education
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Empire was overstretched and-combined with growing unrest in various colonies-this led to the swift and decisive fall of many of Britain’s key assets, some diplomatically, some violently. In 1947 India became independent following a nonviolent civil-disobedience campaign spearheaded by Mahatma Gandhi.
Detailed explanation-2: -Mughal Decline The British took advantage of the instability and the resulting regional tensions, especially in 1757 at the Battle of Plassey in Bengal.
Detailed explanation-3: -The British Empire grew the British economy, it traded their goods and all profits were sent to Britain. At first, they learnt the Indian language, wore Indian clothes, and were part of the community. but were always kept suppressed, never given well paid jobs and failed to help in times of famine.
Detailed explanation-4: -Economically, the rich natural resources available in Africa, Asia and the Pacific earned the country a lot of money as goods were imported and exported. Politically, it made Britain a very powerful country and allowed the spread of their influence across the world.